UPS plants fake packages to catch delivery mistakes — and calls it 'salting'

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SALTIing is supposed to be a constant effort to catch simple mistakes and bad behavior, but managers often ramp up in areas struggling with performance, according to former managers and multiple drivers.

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I was obsessed with my Tesla but Elon Musk convinced me I'd rather drive an electric Mercedes-Benz

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Christine Orita and her Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+.
Christine Orita with her new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ and old Tesla Model S.

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7 places to visit and tours to experience Portland's cannabis culture, according to an Oregon local

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Co-owner Troy Moore weighs marijuana at the Oregon's Finest medical marijuana dispensary in Portland, Oregon.

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A week in Hawaii on vacation with my toddler cost $4,500, and she'll never remember it. Here's why I'm glad we went anyway.

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The author and her daughter in Hawaii.

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I stayed in 5-star luxury hotels around the world for the first time and 10 things surprised me, from welcome gifts to pillow menus

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Insider's reporter stayed in four luxury hotels for the first time and was surprised by the complimentary toiletries, tiny ketchup bottles, and a pillow menu.
Insider's reporter stayed in four luxury hotels for the first time and was surprised by free designer toiletries and a pillow menu.

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Passengers were told overnight not to turn up for their flights after an airline collapsed for the 2nd time

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A Flybe Bombardier DHC-8-400 turboprop aircraft is landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
A Flybe plane landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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I've sailed on every major cruise line but the entertainment on adults-only Virgin Voyages blew me away, from drag disco to a sex therapy show

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The author aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.

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Elon Musk is the 'enemy' inside Tesla, a top Wall Street analyst warns

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Elon Musk has faced concern from Tesla investors and analysts due to his preoccupation with Twitter.

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6 hotels near Glendale, Arizona, you can book right now for the 2023 Super Bowl, recommended by a local

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The Hilton Garden Inn Surprise Phoenix has available rooms for Super Bowl weekend.

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Elon Musk says his Twitter misadventure has only helped Tesla. Wall Street isn't so sure.

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Elon Musk acquired Twitter on October 27, 2022.

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